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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Cycling Performance

Background:

  • Limited epidemiological data on overuse injuries in elite road cyclists.
  • Anterior knee pain and lower back pain are anecdotally common.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document overuse injuries in professional road cyclists.
  • Focus on anterior knee and lower back pain prevalence and impact.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive epidemiology study involving 109 professional cyclists from 7 teams.
  • Interviews and questionnaires collected data on injuries over the past 12 months.
  • Injuries requiring medical attention or causing time loss were registered.

Main Results:

  • 94 overuse injuries were recorded; 45% affected the lower back, 23% the knee.
  • Lower back pain affected 58% of cyclists, with 41% seeking medical attention.
  • Anterior knee pain affected 36% of cyclists, with 19% seeking medical attention.

Conclusions:

  • Lower back and anterior knee pain are the most frequent overuse injuries in elite cyclists.
  • Knee injuries most frequently caused time loss, while lower back pain led to greater functional impairment and medical visits.
  • Future injury prevention strategies should prioritize addressing lower back and anterior knee pain.